Description
Victron Energy Multi RS Solar 48/6000 6kVA Inverter, 100A Charger, Dual 450V MPPT.
Product Overview
The Victron Energy Multi RS Solar 48/6000/100-450/100 (PMR482602020) is a high-frequency 48V inverter/charger with two independent 3kWp MPPT solar charge inputs accepting up to 450V PV voltage per tracker for a combined 6kWp of direct DC-coupled solar input in a single unit. Revised in mid-2023 from a single 4kW MPPT to dual 3kW independent trackers, the current Multi RS Solar accommodates larger, more flexible PV array designs and additionally accepts a generator input making it suitable for hybrid, off-grid, backup, and generator-assisted operating modes.
At 6kVA inverter output and 100A battery charging from AC input, the Multi RS Solar is a capable whole-system inverter/charger for 48V battery installations. High-frequency topology delivers the power figures at just significantly lighter than equivalent low-frequency designs while maintaining excellent efficiency and low standby power draw. Built-in Bluetooth provides direct VictronConnect app access for monitoring and configuration, and a VE.Can port enables full integration with a Victron GX device for system-level monitoring, VRM portal access, and remote firmware updates. The integrated MPPT capacity can be expanded further by adding external solar chargers (DC-coupled) or PV inverters (AC-coupled), with automatic frequency-shift power control managing AC-coupled PV inverter output.
Key Specifications
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Part Number: PMR482602020
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Product: Multi RS Solar 48/6000/100-450/100
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Battery Voltage: 48V
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Inverter Output: 6000VA (6kVA)
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Battery Charger (AC Input): 100A
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MPPT Trackers: 2 × independent 3kWp
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Maximum PV per Tracker: 3kWp at up to 450V DC
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Combined PV Capacity: 6kWp total DC-coupled
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Maximum PV Voltage per Tracker: 450V DC
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Technology: High-frequency
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Weight: Not specified — confirm with supplier
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Operating Modes: Hybrid, Backup, Off-grid, Generator
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PowerControl: Yes
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PowerAssist: Yes
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Bluetooth: Yes — VictronConnect app (iOS and Android)
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Display: Yes — battery, inverter and solar parameters
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VE.Can: Yes — GX device connection for monitoring, data logging, remote firmware updates
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VE.Direct: Yes — GlobalLink 520 connection for remote data monitoring
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Programmable Relay: Yes
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Temperature Sensor Input: Yes
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Voltage Sensor Input: Yes
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Remote Input: Yes — configurable, accepts Victron smallBMS
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Generator Input: Yes (added in mid-2023 revision)
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AC-Coupled PV Extension: Yes — PV inverter AC coupling with frequency-shift power control
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DC-Coupled PV Extension: Yes — additional solar chargers
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AC Input Voltage Range: Not specified — confirm with supplier
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AC Output Voltage: Not specified — confirm with supplier
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Standby Power: Not specified — confirm exact figure with supplier
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Efficiency: Not specified — confirm exact figure with supplier
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Transfer Switch Time: Not specified — confirm with supplier
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IP Rating: Not specified — confirm with supplier
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Dimensions: Not specified — confirm with supplier
Features & Benefits
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Dual Independent 3kWp MPPT Trackers — 6kWp Total — Two independent MPPT trackers allow the PV array to be split across two differently oriented strings — for example, east-facing and west-facing roof planes — each tracked independently for maximum energy harvest from each orientation without one string pulling the other down. Each tracker accepts up to 3kWp at up to 450V DC. Combined, the unit manages 6kWp of DC-coupled PV directly without an external solar charge controller.
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450V Maximum PV Voltage — Long String Capability — The 450V maximum per tracker allows longer PV strings with more panels in series — reducing DC cable losses, enabling greater distance between the array and the inverter, and opening up more flexible array design options. Confirm string Voc at minimum expected temperature against the 450V maximum before finalising array design.
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6kVA Inverter Output at 11kg — High-Frequency Advantage — High-frequency inverter topology eliminates the large transformer found in low-frequency designs, delivering 6kVA of continuous AC output at just 11kg. This significantly simplifies mounting, handling, and installation in weight-constrained locations — caravans, marine vessels, remote cabinets — while maintaining excellent efficiency and quiet operation.
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Four Operating Modes — Hybrid, Backup, Off-Grid, Generator
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Hybrid mode stores excess solar energy in the battery for use at night or during high-demand periods, and draws additional power from the battery when demand exceeds grid capacity.
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Backup mode automatically switches to battery and solar power during a grid outage, maintaining supply to connected loads.
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Off-grid mode operates completely independently of a grid connection — battery and solar only.
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Generator mode manages a connected generator to minimise run-hours, supplementing generator output with battery power during peak loads and recharging the battery when generator capacity is available.
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PowerControl and PowerAssist — Smart Load Management — PowerControl sets a maximum AC input current limit from the grid or generator. The Multi RS Solar monitors total system AC loads and uses any available headroom within that limit for battery charging — preventing the grid connection or generator from being overloaded. PowerAssist takes this further: when peak loads momentarily exceed grid or generator capacity, the Multi RS Solar supplements from the battery to meet demand. When the load reduces, the spare input capacity is redirected to battery recharge.
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Expandable PV Capacity — AC and DC Coupled — The 6kWp integrated MPPT capacity is the starting point, not the ceiling. DC-coupled extension is achieved by adding external Victron solar charge controllers to the system. AC-coupled extension uses standard grid-tie PV inverters connected to the Multi RS Solar's AC output — the Multi RS Solar automatically manages their output using frequency-shift power control, throttling AC-coupled PV inverter output when the battery is full. Both expansion paths can be combined.
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Generator Input — Mid-2023 Addition — The updated Multi RS Solar accepts a generator as an AC input source — a significant capability addition over the previous single-tracker version. In generator mode, the unit coordinates generator runtime with battery and solar to minimise fuel consumption and running hours, drawing from battery when generator output is insufficient and recharging when capacity is available.
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Bluetooth — VictronConnect App — Built-in Bluetooth provides direct access to monitoring and configuration via the VictronConnect app on any iOS or Android device. Battery voltage, state of charge, inverter output, solar harvest, and charger status are all accessible without wired connection or network infrastructure.
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Display — On-Unit Parameter Reading — The integrated display reads battery, inverter, and solar charge controller parameters at the unit — useful during commissioning and maintenance without requiring a phone or network connection.
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VE.Can — GX Device Integration — The VE.Can port connects the Multi RS Solar to a Victron GX device (Cerbo GX, Color Control GX, Ekrano GX) for full system-level monitoring, data logging, and remote firmware updates via the VRM portal. This enables the Multi RS Solar to be integrated into a broader Victron energy system alongside other VE.Can-compatible devices.
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VE.Direct — GlobalLink 520 Remote Monitoring — The VE.Direct port connects to a Victron GlobalLink 520 for remote data monitoring where a full GX device is not deployed — a lighter-weight connectivity option for simpler remote monitoring requirements.
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Programmable Relay, Temperature and Voltage Sensor Inputs — The programmable relay enables integration with external equipment — generator start/stop, load shedding, alarms, and other event-driven control. Temperature and voltage sensor inputs allow the system to monitor battery temperature and remote voltage for optimised charge decisions. The remote input can be configured to accept the Victron smallBMS for direct BMS charge/discharge control.
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smallBMS Compatible Remote Input — The remote input can be configured to accept signals from the Victron smallBMS, enabling direct BMS control of the inverter/charger for lithium battery installations without requiring a GX device for BMS integration.
Technical Specs
| Specification |
Detail |
| Part Number |
PMR482602020 |
| Product |
Multi RS Solar 48/6000/100-450/100 |
| Battery Voltage |
48V |
| Inverter Output |
6000VA (6kVA) |
| AC Battery Charger |
100A |
| MPPT Trackers |
2 × independent |
| Max PV per Tracker |
3kWp / 450V DC |
| Combined PV Capacity |
6kWp DC-coupled |
| Max PV Voltage (per tracker) |
450V DC |
| Technology |
High-frequency |
| Weight |
Not specified — confirm with supplier |
| Operating Modes |
Hybrid, Backup, Off-grid, Generator |
| PowerControl |
Yes |
| PowerAssist |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes (VictronConnect — iOS and Android) |
| Display |
Yes — battery, inverter, solar parameters |
| VE.Can |
Yes — GX device integration |
| VE.Direct |
Yes — GlobalLink 520 |
| Programmable Relay |
Yes |
| Temperature Sensor Input |
Yes |
| Voltage Sensor Input |
Yes |
| Remote Input |
Yes — configurable; accepts Victron smallBMS |
| Generator Input |
Yes (mid-2023 revision) |
| AC-Coupled PV Extension |
Yes — frequency-shift power control |
| DC-Coupled PV Extension |
Yes — external solar chargers |
| AC Input Voltage Range |
Not specified — confirm with supplier |
| AC Output Voltage |
Not specified — confirm with supplier |
| Standby Power |
Not specified — confirm with supplier |
| Efficiency |
Not specified — confirm with supplier |
| Transfer Switch Time |
Not specified — confirm with supplier |
| IP Rating |
Not specified — confirm with supplier |
| Dimensions |
Not specified — confirm with supplier |
Compatible With / Goes Well With
Battery Systems:
- 48V battery banks — lead acid (AGM, gel, flooded) and lithium
- Victron smallBMS for lithium battery integration via remote input
- CAN-bus managed batteries via connected GX device (confirm GX and BMS compatibility)
GX Devices (via VE.Can):
- Victron Cerbo GX
- Victron Color Control GX
- Victron Ekrano GX
Remote Monitoring (via VE.Direct):
PV Extension — DC-Coupled:
- Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers (additional solar capacity)
PV Extension — AC-Coupled:
- Grid-tie PV inverters (managed via frequency-shift power control — confirm compatible inverter specifications)
Also Consider:
- PMP482507010 — Victron EasySolar-II GX 48/5000 (pre-wired all-in-one alternative with integrated GX device)
Frequently Asked Questions
What changed in the mid-2023 revision and does it affect which unit I should buy?
The mid-2023 revision replaced the single 4kW MPPT tracker with two independent 3kW trackers — increasing total DC-coupled PV capacity from 4kWp to 6kWp, and enabling split-orientation array designs. Generator input was also added. If you are purchasing new, you will receive the revised dual-tracker version. The PMR482602020 SKU reflects the current specification.
How do the two independent MPPT trackers benefit my solar system?
Independent trackers mean two differently oriented string groups — such as north-facing and west-facing panels — can each be tracked at their individual maximum power point simultaneously, rather than being constrained by the lowest-performing string in a combined input. This significantly improves energy harvest from split-orientation or partially shaded arrays compared to a single-tracker design.
Can I add more solar capacity beyond the 6kWp built-in limit?
Yes — two expansion paths are available. DC-coupled expansion: add Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers connected to the 48V battery bank. AC-coupled expansion: connect standard grid-tie PV inverters to the Multi RS Solar's AC output — the unit automatically manages their output via frequency-shift power control, preventing battery overcharge when solar production exceeds demand and storage.
What is PowerAssist and how does it help with a limited grid or generator connection?
PowerAssist supplements insufficient grid or generator capacity with battery power during peak load moments — for example, when a large motor or appliance starts and briefly draws more than the grid connection or generator can supply. The Multi RS Solar detects the shortfall and instantly contributes from the battery. When the peak load subsides, it redirects the input surplus back to battery recharge. This allows a smaller, more economical generator or grid connection to support loads that would otherwise require a larger supply capacity.
Does this unit require a separate GX device for monitoring?
Not necessarily. The built-in Bluetooth and VictronConnect app provide direct local monitoring and configuration without a GX device. The VE.Direct port also allows connection to a Victron GlobalLink 520 for remote monitoring without a full GX device. A GX device (connected via VE.Can) provides full system integration, VRM portal access, data logging, and remote firmware update capability — recommended for permanent installations and multi-component systems.
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